Fire & Life Safety Inspector - Field & Plan Review

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking a Firefighter Inspector to enforce fire prevention and life safety codes in the County by conducting routine building inspections. The position supports inspectors in enforcing codes across commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties and in reviewing plans for code compliance.

The candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED with related training, have two years of fire inspections or code enforcement experience, and possess a Georgia driver’s license plus

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with vocational/technical fire science training.
• Two years of experience in fire inspections, plan review or code enforcement, or equivalent combo of education/experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and Fire Inspector I and Life Safety Code certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with building, Life Safety, and NFPA codes; inspect systems and facilities and document findings.
• Assist in final inspections of commercial/industrial buildings, multi-family housing, churches and public assemblies; ensure code compliance and document results.
• Conduct code enforcement: investigate unsafe conditions, issue notices and citations, and testify in court if needed.
• Review permit applications and plan reviews for compliance with Life Safety codes; coordinate small additions/repairs and maintain documentation.
• Monitor public assemblies/events for fire safety practices; discuss violations with organizers and maintain documentation.
• Attend trainings and stay current with changes in policies, procedures, codes, and case law.

Education

Fire Inspector I certification

Life Safety Code certification

Georgia driver’s license

Job description

DeKalb County is seeking a Firefighter Inspector to enforce fire prevention and life safety codes in the County by conducting routine building inspections. The position supports inspectors in enforcing codes across commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties and in reviewing plans for code compliance.

The candidate must hold a High School Diploma or GED with related training, have two years of fire inspections or code enforcement experience, and possess a Georgia driver’s license plus